2 Chronicles 15

But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded! v.7

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Azariah the prophet speaks encouraging words to Asa king of Judah.  Azariah's words are words that give hope to Asa in his ways of reform the people back to the Lord.  They are words of a reminder what it was like when the poll were with and for the Lord and what it was like when they weren't.  It's gotta be hard as a leader to want to please the people you lead and not rustle the leaves too much; Asa had already done some great things to turn ways bak to serving God.  How nice it would be to hear those encouraging words to continue the momentum, especially from God!  After the prophet says these words to Asa "he took courage" (v.8), even to the point of deposing his grandmother for idol worship.  Grandma's not someone most people would mess with.  In what area of your life do you need some encouragement from God saying "be torn gan don't give up for your work will be rewarded"?